From Runway to Room: The All-Seeing Eye

Last week not only marked the unofficial start of fall but also Fashion Week in New York City, one of my favorite events of the year. While designers showcase their visions for next spring and summer, the world’s most fashionable take to the streets in autumn’s hottest looks. One trend that’s hard to ignore is the all-seeing eye inspired by Kenzo’s fall collection.

Eye-patterned clothing and accessories are now popping up everywhere. And with a little digging, I found a few design ideas that translate the trend from runway to room.

Drink Up

Add whimsy and kitsch to your dining table, kitchen, or desk with a third-eye mug like this one by Bernhard Kühn. Not only is it great for sipping morning coffee or afternoon tea, but you can also store pencils or other small items. It’s perfect for room styles of all types.

Looking Down

Incorporate an all-seeing eye along with Fornasetti’s iconic look with the Italian designer’s collection of silk and wool rugs. Available in two shapes and various sizes, the design’s grand scale would make a statement in any space.

Abstract Accessories

Gaia & Gino’s Eye collection offers a series of display pieces, each featuring Turkey’s traditional Nazar design and a Swarovski crystal ‘pupil.’ This abstract take on the eye trend is great for a modern space or any room in need of a color boost.

Desiré is a designer, blogger, and lover of all things glamorous. Though primarily a self-taught decorator, Desiré studied at The Art Institute, where she honed a distinct aesthetic largely influenced by the Modern Glamour movement, the theme of her popular design blog, Sukio. Not only is she considered a "closet fashionista," discreetly stashing handbags and shoes whenever possible, but, as an MIT graduate, she’s also an undercover nerd. Fashion, nerdom, and several years as a Washingtonian have combined to shape her unique perspective on interior design.